Family Cohabitants Research Articles

The Role of Family in the Life Satisfaction of Young Adults: An Ecological-Systemic Perspective.

The support provided by parents plays a relevant role in the life satisfaction (LS) of young people, as well as in their level of psychological distress (PD), which are among the important mediators of their well-being. Family structure has also been identified as a protective or risk factor. Hence, the present study provides a more complex analysis of young people's LS, considering the type of family cohabitation (based on parental presence), the personal conditions of the young people (PS), and their perception of the context (social support; SP). A cross-sectional design was used, and 557 young people, with a mean age of 20.68 (SD = 2.23), 50.8% women, 60.7% students, participated. Their levels of psychological distress, perceived social support, life satisfaction, and parental cohabitation were assessed. A mediation and a moderated-mediation model were used. Young people living in a biparental family reveal higher levels of LS and lower levels of PS. A partial mediation was found in the effect of SP on the relation between PS and LS. The moderated-mediation model tested showed that the indirect effects on the paths PS-SP and SP-LS were not significant by the type of parental family cohabitation. Several implications regarding family structure on young people's LS are discussed.

Treatment of Non-Muslim Minorities in Islamic Nations: Prophetic Principles

This study aimed to clarify the prophetic rules concerning the relationship with non-Muslims in the Islamic society. The descriptive approach is used, and the findings revealed that the Prophetic controls in this regard are intellectual and cultural controls such as endorsing religious pluralism and ensuring learning and education without corruption or promoting atheism, as there is no compulsion in religion while guaranteeing the right to build and restore churches and places of worship. The study also reveals political and human rights controls such as respect for a decent life, and the sanctity of the human soul, which cannot be robbed or diminished except under legal conditions. These controls appear in prominent rights such as the right to citizenship, the right to political and professional work, and the right to justice. There are also economic and financial controls such as justice in acquiring rights and performing duties in a way that guarantees non-Muslims their economic stability. These include the right to protect money, freedom to work and earn, the right to guarantee the treasury, and their right to alms from rich Muslims. The results also showed social and family controls such as good family cohabitation and maintaining social ties and bonds. These controls are represented in the right to cohabitation, and the right to marry and divorce.

재가 노인의 돌봄 유형에 따른 우울 영향요인

Purpose : This study examines how different types of care－formal and informal－affect depressive symptoms in older adults at home. Methods : Using data from the 2020 National Survey on Older Adults in South Korea, which included responses from 498 elderly individuals receiving care, we conducted logistic regression analyses to identify factors influencing depressive symptoms based on the type of care received. Results : The analysis showed significant differences in depressive symptoms between those receiving formal and informal care. In the formal care group, a better subjective perception of health was associated with a lower likelihood of depressive symptoms (OR＝0.47, p＜.001), while an increase in chronic conditions (OR＝1.15, p＝.007) and higher dependency in instrumental daily activities (OR＝1.08, p＜.001) increased the risk of depressive symptoms. Conversely, improved cognitive function was linked to reduced depression risks (OR＝0.96, p＜.001). In the informal care group, similar trends were observed. Notably, family cohabitation significantly influenced depressive symptoms outcomes, highlighting the importance of family support in care dynamics. Access to necessary facilities and adequate care provision also emerged as critical factors in mitigating depressive symptoms risks across both care types. Conclusion : The study underscores the importance of tailored interventions that enhance care accessibility and adequacy, particularly in informal settings, to improve mental health outcomes among the elderly.

Association between emotional support from family and tooth brushing according to cohabitation among adults

Objectives: This study examines the association between emotional support and tooth brushing according to family cohabitation in the socio ecological model. Methods: The study used data from face-to-face interviews of 719 adults aged 3090 years, living in Gangwon State. The dependent variables were tooth brushing after lunch and dinner (including before going to bed). The independent variables were living conditions and emotional support. Multiple logistic regression analysis was conducted to confirm the association between emotional support and tooth brushing. Results: The results showed that 81.4% of people lived with their family, and 85.9% had family (friends) with whom they could share oral problems (p<0.01). Among those living with their family, 82.3% (p>0.05) brushed after lunch and 81.9% (p>0.05) brushed after dinner. Tooth brushing after lunch was 1.5 times more likely among those who shared oral problems with their family (friends); however, this was not statistically significant (95% CI: 0.92-2.29). Tooth brushing after dinner was 1.0 times more likely among those who shared oral problems with their family (friends); however, this was not statistically significant (95% CI: 0.43-2.35). Conclusions: Emotional support may help to promote tooth brushing practice among adults.

Career Development and Leadership Opportunities in Public Relations from Georgian Perspective

The purpose of the research was to determine the attitudes of women employed in the field of public relations (PR) toward career development and success opportunities in regard to their gender. The study explores views on the career advancement opportunities of women in the PR industry comparedto men. Do women consider a balance between professional success and family life, and do gender or stereotypes about women’s abilities hinder success? The research discusses what women employed in the PR field consider essential skills for a manager and whether they perceive themselves to have such skills. The research data revealed that the process of socialization stigmatizes gender differences and determines the attitude of each gender towards thestereotype; the figuration of men among the agents of primary socialization, already in adulthood, uniquely changes the degree of communication of PR leaders and subordinates with the masculine environment. While none of the interviewees mentioned an advantage of working with male employees, based on the conversation with several, there is still a hidden/subconscious desire to work with the opposite gender. This, naturally, is influenced by gender stereotypes; however, ultimately, this still determinestheir attitude toward the opposite gender. The data also revealed that there is a striking trend where all of our interviewees believe that career advancement and prosperous family life are possible at the same time, although t acknowledge the real difficulties that come with building a career in parallel with effective family management. Obstacles to career advancement are not related to their gender; however, we can’t fail to mention here the opinion of some of them, according to whom, with family cohabitation, career advancement is possible, but, unlike men, it is considered very difficult. This attitude is similar to the position of women in employee positions and is characteristic of the patriarchal society, where it is still believed that the main burden of family caregivers falls on women. Despite the stereotypical views observed during the research process - regarding the factors hindering the success of women and the role of the female and male professions, etc., which still exist in the consciousness of the public (including women employed in the PR sector) and naturally consciously or unconsciously influences their views - the positive findings of the research are the tendency according to which, in the first place, women do not see PR as a male profession and don’t feel uncompetitive when competing with men, especially for gender reasons. Under the influence of stereotypes, it is believed that career advancement is easier for a man, but they believe that career advancement, in general, is associated with many difficulties. Based on these positive findings, we can assume that women in the PR sector are more likely to develop and achieve career success, although, for the next phase of the study, it would be interesting to see the dynamics of changing gender stereotypes and areas of influence. This will allow us to talk about the problems caused by gender stereotyping in the PR sector, as well as in Georgian society in general, and possible ways to eliminate these problems.

Nutrition and Isolation in a Rural US Population over 80 Years Old: A Descriptive Analysis of a Vulnerable Population

Factors allowing rural, community-dwelling 80+ year-olds to thrive remain unexplored. Isolation can impact this vulnerable population. In this study, patients were prospectively surveyed for age, gender, cohabitation (self, spouse, family) and location (suburban, rural, and isolated). Mini-nutritional assessment short form (MNA-SF) and BMI were obtained. A p < 0.05 represented statistical significance. Patients (n = 167) were mostly female (120; 71.9%) with an average overweight BMI (26.5) and low-normal MNA-SF scores (11.8). Most live alone (49.7%), followed by spousal (31.7%) and family (18.6%) cohabitation. Over 80% are rural (71) or rural-isolated (67), and of these, 83% had normal nutrition. Self-habitation correlated with lower MNA-SF scores (p = 0.02). Normal BMIs correlated with family cohabitation (OR = 0.90 [CI: 0.82-0.99]) and nourished MNA-SF scores with spousal cohabitation (OR = 1.69; CI: 1.15-2.47) rather than living alone. Self-habitation increases vulnerability to obesity and malnutrition. Interventions should aim to maintain independence while improving the effects of habitation on nutrition.

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A person's lack or loss of identity can seriously impact their sense of selfidentity, well-being and sense of belonging. The multiplicity of factors in the identity of children in matters of surrogacy is especially important and it is necessary that all elements associated with establishing the identity of the latter and registering the birth are preserved before and after birth. A child’s right to identity is not only a right in its own right, but is also closely linked to the realization of other rights, such as child development, family cohabitation, etc. To meet these standards, all identification information must be stored accurately and transparently, including agreements on surrogacy. Although surrogacy changes the constituent elements of identity, severing the connection between genetic, gestational and social origins, the fundamental rights of the child remain the same. From the child's point of view, genetics, pregnancy and the exercise of parental responsibility are among the constituent elements of the child's personality. Thus, the right to identity is independent of the circumstances of the child's birth and any subsequent discriminatory practices. Any identity issues that may arise in the short or long term should also be part of the assessment and determination of the best interests of the surrogacy. Given the importance of identity issues, which can be legal, medical and/or psychosocial in nature and have a key impact throughout life, it is equally important to include this consideration in any surrogacy arrangement. Therefore, the article discusses the issues of the child’s right to identity confirmation and birth registration in the context of surrogacy.

An empirical study on urban integration of Chinese elderly individuals with migration in periods of economic transformation: Internal mechanism and economic effects

This study used CMDS2018 data to conduct an empirical study on the urban social inclusion of elderly migrants from the welfare economics perspective. Regression results from fuzzy set theory and several other methods show that living with children positively affects urban social inclusion, while living with their daughters has a greater impact. Migration distance and family wealth negatively impact the urban integration of the elderly. In contrast, the impact of family cohabitation and the economic environment on elderly migrants is strengthened through urban inclusion mechanisms. A higher degree of urban inclusion can effectively mitigate negative effects and enhance positive effects. This study provides empirical evidence from the welfare economics perspective for the urban integration of elderly Chinese individuals with migration in economic transformation.

The effects of telecommuting and family cohabiting situation on psychological distress in Japanese workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study.

This study aimed to determine whether telecommuting's impact on psychological distress differed depending on the status of workers' cohabiting family members during the COVID-19 pandemic. We collected data from 33 302 workers in Japan through an Internet survey, and included 27 036 valid responses in the analysis. The survey included items on family cohabitation and telecommuting status during the COVID-19 pandemic. We assessed workers' psychological distress using the Kessler 6. The psychological distress odds ratios (ORs) were higher for participants who lived with family members requiring care (OR=1.38, P<.001), and lower for participants living with preschool children (OR=0.77, P<.001) or a spouse (OR=0.80, P<.001). Furthermore, odds ratios were higher for participants who worked from home and lived with family members requiring care or preschool children (OR=1.52, P=.002; OR=1.28, P=.028). Stratified by the presence or absence of family members living with them, psychological distress was higher for telecommuters with family members requiring care, preschool children, or elementary school children. The association between telecommuting and psychological distress varies, depending on workers' living situation with family members.

An Exploratory Quantitative Study of Factors Associated with Dissatisfaction with Japanese Healthcare among Highly Skilled Foreign Professionals Living in Japan

Background: To identify factors necessary for the proper inclusion of foreigners in Japanese healthcare, we conducted a survey to determine whether foreign residents, even those with high socioeconomic status, referred to as “Highly Skilled Foreign Professionals”, experience difficulties when visiting medical institutions in Japan, using satisfaction level as an indicator. Method: A five-point Likert-scale, anonymous, online questionnaire was administered to faculty and doctoral students enrolled at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST). The respondents’ demographics and their opinions on what they found difficult or important during medical examinations, their impression of Japanese medical personnel, their requirements for language support and interpretation, and their opinions about local healthcare delivery systems were collected. The questionnaires were distributed and collected using Microsoft Forms. Results: Responses were obtained from 90 respondents (response rate: 20.7%). The percentage of respondents who were dissatisfied (bottom two of five Likert scales) with medical care in Japan was 23.4%. In univariate logistic regression analysis, 11 of 35 questions were significantly correlated with dissatisfaction with medical care (p &lt; 0.1). Duration of stay, presence of family members living with the patient, satisfaction with life, and perceived usefulness of language support were negatively correlated with dissatisfaction with medical care, while communication problems with medical personnel, need for medical personnel to respect patients’ culture, religion, and privacy, and difficulty in getting to medical facilities were positively correlated with dissatisfaction with medical care. No significant correlations were found with age, gender, or Japanese language level. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that the presence of family members living with the subject (AOR = 0.092, p = 0.010), the desire for multilingual documentation (AOR = 0.177, p = 0.046), the physician’s concern for the patient’s culture and religion (AOR = 8.347, p = 0.029), and difficulty in communication with healthcare providers (AOR = 6.54, p = 0.036) were significantly correlated with overall dissatisfaction with medical care. Discussion: On average, the targeted Highly Skilled Foreign Professionals did not have strong levels of dissatisfaction with Japanese healthcare, but when they did have dissatisfaction, it was related to language barriers, lack of cultural and religious considerations, and difficulty in communication with healthcare providers. We believe that the results indicate the focus points of support necessary for the inclusion of foreigners. We also believe that the finding that family cohabitation is associated with satisfaction with medical care is a useful insight into effective reciprocal support on the part of patients.

Chinese people aged over 60 and intergenerational family cohabitation: A moderated mediation model of role perception, resources, gender, family power

We explored whether the perception of older adults of their role in the family mediated the relationship between resource contribution and sense of power, and if this relationship was moderated by gender. For data collection we adopted a stratified sampling method to recruit 1,200 Chinese people aged over 60 years who were living in intergenerational cohabitation with their adult children in Mengzhou City, China. The results showed that the family role perception of older adults mediated the relationship between their resources (including housing ownership and income level relative to that of their adult children) and their family decision-making power. Further, gender moderated the influence of resources on role perception, in that the relationships among housing ownership, relative income level, and role perception tended to be stronger for men than for women. The theoretical and practical implications of these findings are discussed.

“The interpersonal is political”: Understanding the sociological ambivalence created in parent and adult offspring cohabiting relationships

AbstractObjectiveThis article considers the ambivalence generated in familial cohabitation where adult offspring have never left or have returned to live with their parents.BackgroundAmbivalence is commonly used in psychology to describe contradictory emotions at the interpersonal level.MethodA thematically analyzed ethnographic study of eight cohabitating families living in North Wales, in the United Kingdom, explored both generations' perspectives on cohabitation.ResultsAlthough our study found evidence of ambivalence at the interpersonal level, we suggest that this was drawn from a structural contradiction, namely, that although cohabitation was the result of structural issues, such as graduate underemployment and the affordable housing crisis, societal values labeled it the personal consequence of a failed adulthood. This caused these families feelings of shame and guilt that created a barrier blocking the interpersonal negotiations needed to develop more positive living arrangements and family roles. The generational contradictions in values of self, family, and society produced irreconcilable personal and political tensions.ConclusionThis study concludes that two changes are needed to better negotiate ambivalence in family cohabitation. First, the social narrative that responsibilizes young adults for their failure to attain financial and residential independence needs to be challenged. Second, to address current structural contradictions, the social contract on the provision for family social care needs political renegotiation.ImplicationsBuilding on the concept of sociological ambivalence, this article suggests that studies of ambivalence need to take a critical perspective that questions the structural forces that produce and constrain interpersonal familial relationships.

Étude CONFAMI : effets du confinement durant l’épidémie de la COVID-19 sur la vie des enfants et leur famille

ObjectivesThe aim of this study is to understand the changes within families during confinement motivated by the COVID-19 pandemic and to explore the psycho-emotional experiences of children and their parents in this new situation. Confinement necessarily induced significant changes in daily family routines, particularly for work, education, leisure and social activities. In the more vulnerable pediatric population, several authors have warned of the need to consider the impact of lockdown measures during COVID-19 on the psychological impact and well-being. MethodThis is an anonymous online survey with methodology combining quantitative and qualitative analyses. The questions targeted several themes such as life context, emotional experience and the impact on daily habits in children and adolescents, as perceived by parents. Participants are adults and parents of at least one child. They were recruited through social media and email. ResultsA total of 439 parents responded to the questionnaire. The families generally stayed in their usual place of residence and managed to adapt well. On average, the children's level of worry (as estimated by parents) was lower than the level of worry parents attributed to themselves. For the majority, the parents did not observe any change, the psychological state of the children and adolescents was generally stable, but for those who experienced more negative emotions than usual, it was an increase in boredom, irritability and anger. A decrease in the quality of sleep was also observed by a third of the respondents. On the other hand, an increase in autonomy was noted. Regarding the quality of family cohabitation, an important result showed that confinement had improved family relationships for 41% parents but at the expense of usual social ties inducing a feeling of deprivation. Indeed, the participants evoke a lack of “social link” and “social contact with friends”. Lack became synonymous with absence, a feeling of loneliness and separation. ConclusionOur results confirm European and international data collected in children in countries where strict lockdown measures have been applied. Despite the negative emotions felt in some children, confinement has helped develop new resources in most families. Families seem to have been successful in maintaining a stable and secure routine which has certainly been a protective factor against anxiety. Some reported factors, such as bonding, could be protective factors and constitute good leads in interventions to be offered to children and their families.

Vztahy mezi členy znovusložených rodin

Today, so-called reunited families are an increasingly common type of family cohabitation. A considerable amount of research dealing with these families can be found in foreign literature. In the Czech environment, however, the issue of these families is neglected in research and very little is known about the specifics and dynamics of relationships between individual members of reunited families. Relationships within these families are quite intricately intertwined, especially from the point of view of a child who acquires a stepparent, a new sibling or other relatives. Exploring these relationships is not an easy task. Nevertheless, these families should not be neglected, as the disintegration of the original biological family is a stressful situation for all its members and affects the formation of a new family and, to a large extent, the development of children in these families. The following text presents an overview of the findings of mostly foreign research studies dealing with reconstituted families and the relationships between individual members of these families.

Together alone: Opportunities and limitations of mature coresidency during the COVID-19 pandemic

The subject of this paper are cultural representations of disease, care and dependence in households of the so-called ?mature coresidency?. This concept refers to families in which parents live with their adult children and focuses on the phenomenon of ?extended youth? - longer transition to adulthood, economic and residential dependence of young people in the parental home. The life of young people with their parents, in research and narratives, is often perceived as a forced, conditioned by the political and economic situation in the country. Having in mind the circumstances under which the situation with the COVID-19 pandemic developed and changed, from months of fear and panic to formal closure in the form of quarantine, I discuss family dynamics, division of labor, and possible changes in the roles of family members responsible for household maintenance, grocery shopping etc. Furthermore, I analyze whether the attitude towards living together has changed in the situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, by examining how interlocutors interpret their own roles, obligations within the household and care for its members. The aim of this paper is to review the opportunities and limitations of family cohabitation while examining whether young people and their parents perceive coresidency during the pandemic as a positive and strategic, or a negative and dangerous circumstance. Moreover, it will be discussed if young people, perceived as a risk in public sphere, are also perceived as a risk within their own households. The paper relies on the results of a qualitative research conducted in Belgrade since April 2020 among young adults their parents.

Idosos em estado de corresidência em um município do interior da Bahia

This study aims to describe the socioeconomic characteristics of the elderly and the level of individual and collective satis-faction in the structural and emotional aspects of family cohabitation. This is a cross-sectional, descriptive and exploratory household survey, by simple random sample, with individuals over 60 years, residents and enrolled in a health unit’s family in Jequie / BA and who has shown no cognitive impairment. Data were collected through a multidimensional question-naire Brazil Old Age Schedule (BOAS), tabulated and analyzed by Epi Info 3.3.2 program. We interviewed 154 individuals, 79.2% were female; 69.5% were illiterate; 39.6% ex-workers in the informal service and 41% widowed and living with an average of 3.8 people per household. As for monthly income, 84% live on minimum wage, 56% consider that their current income is sufficient for expenses and 80% consider themselves satisfied with life. The study elderly subjects are mostly female, with low education level, survive with up to one Brazilian minimum wage and consider themselves happy with life and with the other participants in co-residence. These data reveal that cohabitation has been satisfactory despite the low socioeconomic determinants of the elderly.

Place de la céphalée dans le syndrome post commotionnel

L’objectif est de comprendre les changements au sein des familles durant le confinement motivé par la pandémie de la COVID-19 et explorer le vécu psychoaffectif des enfants et de leurs parents face à cette situation.Il s’agit d’une enquête en ligne anonyme avec méthodologie associant des analyses quantitatives et qualitatives. Les questions ciblaient plusieurs thèmes tels que le contexte de vie, le vécu émotionnel et les répercussions sur les habitudes quotidiennes chez les enfants et adolescents, tels que perçus par les parents.Au total, 439 parents ont répondu au questionnaire. Les familles sont globalement restées dans leur lieu de vie habituel et ont réussi à bien s’adapter. En moyenne, le niveau d’inquiétude des enfants (estimé par les parents) était moins élevé que celui que les parents s’attribuent. L’état psychologique des enfants et adolescents était globalement stable mais pour ceux qui ont vécu davantage d’émotions négatives que d’habitude, il s’agissait d’une augmentation de l’ennui, de l’irritabilité et de la colère. Une baisse de la qualité de sommeil a aussi été constatée par un tiers des répondants. En revanche, une progression de l’autonomie a été soulignée. Les parents ont aussi rapporté une amélioration des relations familiales, mais aux dépens des liens sociaux habituels induisant un sentiment de privation.Malgré des émotions négatives ressenties chez certains enfants, le confinement a permis de développer de nouvelles ressources dans la plupart des familles. Certains facteurs rapportés, tels que le renforcement des liens, pourraient être des facteurs protecteurs et constituent de bonnes pistes dans les interventions à proposer aux enfants et leur famille.The aim of this study is to understand the changes within families during confinement motivated by the COVID-19 pandemic and to explore the psycho-emotional experiences of children and their parents in this new situation. Confinement necessarily induced significant changes in daily family routines, particularly for work, education, leisure and social activities. In the more vulnerable pediatric population, several authors have warned of the need to consider the impact of lockdown measures during COVID-19 on the psychological impact and well-being.This is an anonymous online survey with methodology combining quantitative and qualitative analyses. The questions targeted several themes such as life context, emotional experience and the impact on daily habits in children and adolescents, as perceived by parents. Participants are adults and parents of at least one child. They were recruited through social media and email.A total of 439 parents responded to the questionnaire. The families generally stayed in their usual place of residence and managed to adapt well. On average, the children's level of worry (as estimated by parents) was lower than the level of worry parents attributed to themselves. For the majority, the parents did not observe any change, the psychological state of the children and adolescents was generally stable, but for those who experienced more negative emotions than usual, it was an increase in boredom, irritability and anger. A decrease in the quality of sleep was also observed by a third of the respondents. On the other hand, an increase in autonomy was noted. Regarding the quality of family cohabitation, an important result showed that confinement had improved family relationships for 41% parents but at the expense of usual social ties inducing a feeling of deprivation. Indeed, the participants evoke a lack of “social link” and “social contact with friends”. Lack became synonymous with absence, a feeling of loneliness and separation.Our results confirm European and international data collected in children in countries where strict lockdown measures have been applied. Despite the negative emotions felt in some children, confinement has helped develop new resources in most families. Families seem to have been successful in maintaining a stable and secure routine which has certainly been a protective factor against anxiety. Some reported factors, such as bonding, could be protective factors and constitute good leads in interventions to be offered to children and their families.

Convivencia familiar: una lectura aproximativa desde elementos de la psicología social

&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;El artículo presenta una síntesis reflexiva basada en una investigación realizada en Cali (Colombia) sobre convivencia familiar en un sector de escasos recursos de la ciudad. Se propone una lectura desde la Psicología Social, tomando como referencia algunos elementos del Interaccionismo Simbólico como soporte interpretativo para un estudio cualitativo. Los resultados muestran que existen una serie de lecturas de la convivencia familiar que se cruzan y entrecruzan en la construcción de realidad por parte de las personas implicadas y que tales versiones no necesariamente son coincidentes con los discursos hegemónicos sobre convivencia y violencia. De esta manera se abre la posibilidad de visiones más amplias de cómo se construye la realidad y se puede abordar una problemática tan importante como ésta.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style="text-align: justify;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Palabras clave:&lt;/strong&gt; Interaccionismo simbólico, Psicología social, Convivencia familiar.&lt;/p&gt;

Professional stances and personal values in the realm of transnational family reunification with older parents: social work practice in an emerging field

National rules for family reunification take place in an increasingly transnational context. Social workers in Switzerland, whether they work in services for migrants or for elders, are confronted with requests for transnational family reunification with older parents. Such requests, while relatively rare, elicit responses which must be viewed as largely founded on professionals' values and norms regarding the care of elders, family cohabitation, the influence of cultural factors, and examined against a backdrop of increasing suspicion of motives for migration—especially in fields where migration issues have not been at the forefront of professional debate and practice. The militant stance of some services for migrants can thus be contrasted with the relative inexperience of professionals active in social services for elders, who rarely encounter recent migrants. The latter are more likely to reflect their own private—and unexamined—views when advising clients in a field characterised by complexity and instability. The authors interviewed social workers and families in two Swiss cantons. Their results point to ways in which distinct professional cultures could enrich each other and provide social workers with tools to critically analyse their own practice in a very difficult field, the contours of which remain largely unexplored.

Molecular and Immunological Characterization ofStaphylococcus aureusin Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis: Implications for Prophylaxis and Clinical Management

S. aureus represents a critical cofactor in atopic dermatitis (AD). In this paper, the prevalence of S. aureus infection/colonization was evaluated in 117 children as well as in their cohabitants, in order to assess the value of S. aureus characterization in predicting disease onset and severity and in providing indications for prophylaxis. Results showed that children with AD as well as their cohabitants had a significantly greater incidence of S. aureus infection/colonization as compared to controls. The genetic characterization showed a virtual identity of the bacteria strains collected at different sites of the patients with those found in the cohabitants, suggesting both a direct transmission between the nasal reservoir and the lesions in the same atopic subject and a risk for reinfection within family cohabitants. These data stress the need of preliminary laboratory assessment and posttherapy control in both AD patients and their close contacts for effective S. aureus eradication.